3) Reading-A large portion student learning comes through reading, but oftentimes, students don't know how to read effectively. Teaching students how to read effectively by showing them how to identify topic sentences, summarize and annotate can greatly improve learning and retention.
4) Reflecting-When students are allowed time to process their thoughts and take breaks between classroom activities and/ or lectures, learning is greatly enhanced. All too often, the instructor lectures for the entire period, leaving students little time to assimilate what they've learned.
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3) Reading-A large portion student learning comes through reading, but oftentimes, students don't know how to read effectively. Teaching students how to read effectively by showing them how to identify topic sentences, summarize and annotate can greatly improve learning and retention.
4) Reflecting-When students are allowed time to process their thoughts and take breaks between classroom activities and/ or lectures, learning is greatly enhanced. All too often, the instructor lectures for the entire period, leaving students little time to assimilate what they've learned.